Ultimate List of Best Technology Tips and Tricks Articles in 2010 [Part 2]

It is so amazing when we consider the technological advancements that we witnessed in the year 2010. In an attempt to take a look back at the major technological happenings, we are presenting here a list of most popular “Technology Tips and Tricks” and “How To” posts that we wrote in 2010. To make the list short and crispy and to facilitate readability we are going to present this list in 2 parts [read the part 1 here]. Take a look at this list and use this as an opportunity to go thorough the articles that you might have missed earlier.

It is imperative to take concrete defensive action safeguarding your personal information. It can be difficult to sacrifice convenience for safety, but it is a necessity in these electronic times. Remember, it only takes seconds for your personal information to be transmitted to a criminal network. And it takes an experienced cyber-criminal much less time to steal your identity, resources, and good name than it took you to establish them. Use this list to help you protect your information in this cellular world…

You have your antivirus updated, browser version is latest, and don’t browse p0rn or other so-called dangerous sites. So you are sure you are safe online. Not really! Though the above things definitely help you in guarding against cyber crime, they do not ensure 100% safety. The increasing proliferation of business activities on Internet has also made it a haven for criminals. Here’s what you may think ’safe’ is really not ’safe’ on the internet…

While setting up wireless home networks many people rush through the job to get their Internet connectivity working as quickly as possible. That’s totally understandable. But, it’s also quite risky as numerous security problems can result. Here is a brief top ten safety guide on how to secure WiFi wireless home networks…

These Google search tips are based on my own experience and things that I actually find useful. The list is by no means comprehensive. But, I assure you that by learning and using the 10 tips below, you’ll rank up there with the best of the Google experts out there…

For average computer users, troubleshooting problems can be a challenge. But if you know how to fix a computer, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in PC repair jobs, professional fees, and even going so far as to buy a new one. These computer troubleshooting tips if applied carefully can save your day and can make you look like a genius geek…

Okay, so you’ve started a blog, you’ve devoted lot of your time in finding a hot topic for your blog, after that you devoted more time developing the content, but at the end you found that you are alone and nobody is reading your content. This leaves you sad and you’ve lost your motivation to such an extent that you’re thinking to quit blogging. Scary, huh! Okay. This is the common and most difficult phase every blogger goes through. And, if you are also suffering from “Nobody is reading my Blog Syndrome”, then here are the six tips which you should follow to overcome from this phase…

I have been reading queries in various forums regarding this very topic – How to know if my GMail account has been compromised and hacked and what to do to get it back. Thankfully, Gmail has an in-built feature, which helps to determine suspicious login sessions. I am going to provide here 5 steps to determine whether your Gmail has been hacked or you are on the safe side…

There are some simple yet essential things that you should really do to take care of your laptop when you are trying to make sure it lasts a long time. From the most simple maintenance to that which requires a few minutes of your time it can significantly increase the life of your laptop and in return save you a lot of money. With these top 5 simple and easy to follow suggestions you are sure to help you learn how to take care of your laptop like a geek…

When cellphones break, we tend to panic and wonder what we will do without them, or how we can afford to buy a new mobile phone. Well maybe we don’t have to. Here are five common cell phone problems and how to fix them. If the damage is not much, there are some simple ways by which you can fix your mobile phone all on your own. Here is a list of top 5 simple quick fixes and repair tips for cellphone accidents and problems..

Not sure if this falls in the category of the (in)famous Google Easter Egg or clever manipulation, but either way, this is some brilliant revelation. As we all know that Google Translate is helpful for so many things! Now Redditor harrichr has devised a scheme for turning Google Translate into a makeshift beatbox machine. Here is the steps you have to follow to make a Google Translate Beatbox..

Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is as real as the cute girl who works in the cubicle next to your’s. Even though people may not want to admit it, Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is not a hypothetical syndrome anymore. Here is how to tell if you are addicted to the Internet…

Hi TechChunks I’ve just read your topic regarding wireless security on home network. I have encountering problems and it seems that someone was trying to connect to my Wi-Fi even though I have passkey. I hope I could fix my network issues very soon.